Space

Venus and Mars have long been studied for their unique characteristics, but the outer planets and their moons also hold fascinating secrets. Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have shed light on Ariel, a moon of Uranus, and its potential underground ocean. Ariel, one of Uranus’s five moons, was discovered in 1851 by

Recent simulations of Mercury’s early years have revealed a fascinating discovery – the possibility of a 15-kilometer thick layer of solid diamond deep within the planet’s core. This hypothetical fortune, nestled between the core and the mantle, sheds light on the planet’s complex internal structure and could provide insights into the development of rocky planets

Supermassive black holes, found at the centers of galaxies, have long puzzled astronomers. These colossal entities, millions to billions of times the mass of the Sun, are thought to form through mergers with other massive black holes. However, the process by which supermassive black holes collide remains unclear. As they orbit each other, their interaction

For the past 25 years, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has been shedding light on the invisible secrets of the universe. Unlike visible light, X-rays can reveal dramatic events in space, such as the remnants of exploding stars or the swirl of superheated material around black holes. Chandra’s ability to capture these elusive phenomena has astounded

The recent discovery of a new exoplanet named Eps Ind Ab has sent ripples of excitement through the astronomy community. What sets this gas giant apart is the fact that it has been imaged directly, separate from its host star, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone in

Recent discoveries in the field of astronomy have shed light on the existence of intermediate mass black holes, particularly one located near the center of our galaxy. This finding has opened up new avenues for understanding the growth and evolution of black holes, bridging the gap between stellar-range masses and supermassive monsters. A cluster of

When we look out into the vast space surrounding our planet, we encounter a multitude of rocks, including asteroids and comets, collectively known as near-Earth objects. Among these celestial bodies, a new study suggests that up to 60 percent of these objects could be dark comets – enigmatic rocky bodies that once contained or still

Mosses have long been known as resilient organisms with the ability to thrive in inhospitable environments. In a recent study conducted by Xiaoshuang Li and colleagues at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the researchers propose that mosses, specifically Syntrichia caninervis, could potentially be used to terraform Mars. This non-vascular plant has displayed an impressive ability

A rock on Mars has just spilled a surprising yellow treasure after Curiosity accidentally cracked through its unremarkable exterior. When the rover rolled its 899-kilogram (1,982-pound) body over the rock, the rock broke open, revealing yellow crystals of elemental sulfur: brimstone. Although sulfates are fairly common on Mars, this is the first time sulfur has

The International Space Station has been orbiting Earth for the past 23 years, serving as a research facility and home for astronauts from around the world. However, its days are now numbered, as NASA has announced plans to decommission the ISS by 2031. In June, NASA revealed that it would be collaborating with Elon Musk’s

In the vast expanse of the night sky, a captivating event is poised to unfold – the eruption of a “new star” or nova. Among the myriad celestial bodies that grace the heavens, T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) stands as a unique and enigmatic entity. Nestled in the constellation of the northern crown, T CrB

Neutron stars, one of the most extreme celestial objects in the universe, are formed from the remnants of supergiant stars that have collapsed in on themselves. These incredibly dense stars pack more mass than our Sun into a sphere the size of a city. The inner core of a neutron star holds matter in states

NASA has recently allocated $725,000 toward the development of a new rocket system known as the Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR). This significant investment is aimed at addressing one of the most critical challenges hindering human space exploration – travel time. The current technology used for missions to Mars would take almost two years for a

NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, found themselves in an unexpected situation when their planned eight-day mission on the International Space Station extended due to glitches on Boeing’s Starliner spaceship. Their journey began on June 5 when they flew into space, and they were meant to return home after a brief stay for NASA

The recent discovery of hydrogen sulfide on exoplanet HD-189733b has shed light on the presence of this smelly gas outside of our Solar System. Known for its characteristic rotten egg smell, hydrogen sulfide is a major molecule that has now been detected in the atmosphere of this scorching Jupiter-sized world. This discovery marks a significant